The second universal definition of heart failure moves away from specific EF cutoffs to classify patients into clinically actionable groups.

High output heart failure represents an uncommon type of heart failure that affects fewer than 1% of people seeking medical care for heart problems. Unlike typical heart failure where the heart pumps ...

Leg cramps can be an early symptom of congestive heart failure due to decreased blood flow. Managing congestive heart failure with the prescribed treatment plan can help ease leg cramps. Daily leg ...

Since its emergence in 2020, Covid has jumbled the list of the 10 leading causes of deaths in the United States. It roared into third place in 2020 but has now fallen to 10th place, the National ...

Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve ...

In rare cases, hyperthyroidism may lead to congestive heart failure. This is because, in people with hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland overproduces thyroid hormones, which can affect how the heart ...

Heart failure happens when the heart is unable to pump blood around the body efficiently. The most common symptoms of heart failure are shortness of breath, fatigue, cough, and general weakness.

Heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s structure and function. Several different heart conditions fall under the umbrella term for heart disease. The most common ...

Thousands of people in England with a type of chronic heart failure are eligible for a new treatment option following our final draft guidance that recommends finerenone for adults with chronic heart ...